Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Well after a long winter and lots of snow (removed with bulldozer) came the first sunny days and milder weather. Feeling rejuvenated by the anticipation of what will come I painted this one. Loosely based on a spot in my yard and without concern for subtletey I took some artistic license and away I went. Oil on linen 6"x8".

This scene is an interpretation from a visit to Storm King mountain in winter.Storm King mountain rests along the Hudson river and can offer some beautiful views of the lower Hudson valley and of course the river itself. This particular day was overcast and my attention was drawn to the seemingly sleeping trees.Although it was cold and lifeless the woods stood strong with no sign of giving in.The woods knew they'd be back soon and they were sleeping.The hope of a bright new day can always be found in nature and I imagined the trees dreaming of new life, blooms and buds .During a harsh winter it's hard to imagine life will return but nature without fail or falter stands as a sentinel reminding me that life really does go on. Oil on panel 10"x12".

Sky sketch

Sky sketch

Welcome to my place

Well thanks so much for stopping in and taking a look at my work .It's a pleasure to share ideas but I think sometimes it's even better just getting to look at some new and different pieces .If you have any comments or questions please don't hesitate to share your thoughts. Joe

"Cape Way"

Pastel on sanded paper 9"x12"

"Dorothy's Spring"

Pastel on paper 9"x12"

"Yellow"

Oil on linen

"Faces"

Detail of a larger oil painting.

Work in progress

Works

About Me

Although I studied fine art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn N.Y. during the mid 1980's I still describe my training as self-taught.The reason I say this is because during that period the curriculum was not at all geared towards representational art.I also studied figure drawing in the late 1970's at the renowned Cooper Union school in lower Manhattan.